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1 Preface Preface Thank you for purchasing the Axis NPS 550 Network Print Server. Our goal in developing this product is to enable you to connect your printers anywhere in your network, allowing all network users access to shared printer resources. About Axis Axis Communications, founded in 1984, is one of the world s fastest growing companies in the printer interface and network print server market. The head quarters are located in Lund, Sweden, with subsidiaries in Boston, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Axis Communications has a distributor network operating in more than 60 countries world-wide, marketing three product lines: Network CD- ROM Servers CD-ROM servers provide a flexible and cost-efficient solution for sharing CD-ROMs across the network. They are available in Ethernet and Token Ring versions, with or without built in drive option. Network Print Servers These intelligent Ethernet and Token Ring print servers support a wide range of LAN protocols. The Axis NPS 530, 532, 550, AXIS 150 and 152 are Ethernet print servers, and the Axis NPS 630, 632 and 650 are Token Ring print servers. IBM Mainframe and S/3x AS/ 400 Printer Interfaces These products include a wide range of plug-in interfaces and free standing products such as the Cobra+ and the AFP IPDS-to-PostScript converter. Axis NPS 550 RISC User s Manual Version 2.0 Part No.:13656 October 1995 Copyright Axis Communications AB Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 1

2 Preface About this manual This manual will guide you through a simple step-by-step installation and configuration procedure. It is divided into four sections: Introduction The NPS 550 print server, how it works, where to use it, and its main features. Getting started How to connect your NPS 550 to your printers, and how to install it in your network. Setup How to set up your NPS 550 for the NetWare, Windows, OS/2, Unix and Macintosh environments. Advanced options An overview of unique NPS 550 functions that allows you to tailor your printer resources for specific needs. The manual applies to the NPS 550 with firmware release 5.00 and subsequent releases until otherwise notified. Please refer to the Axis NPS Print Server Technical Reference for further information of functions and parameters. Every care has been taken in the preparation of this manual; if you detect any inaccuracies or omissions, please inform us at the address on the back cover. Axis Communications AB cannot be held responsible for any technical or typographical errors and reserves the right to make changes to the product and manuals without prior notice. 2 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

3 Preface Emission notices USA This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference. Shielded cables should be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits. Europe This digital equipment fulfils the requirements for radiated emission according to limit B of EN55022/1987, and the requirements for immunity according to EN /1992 residential, commercial, and light industry. (Compliance is not valid for unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cabling.) Trademark acknowledgements Unix, Novell, NetWare, Microsoft, Windows, LAN Server, LAN Manager, IBM, OS/2, AIX, MVS, SunOS, Ultrix, Hewlett-Packard, and Lexmark are registered trademarks of the respective holders. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 3

4 Table of contents Table of contents 1 Introduction 6 How It Works 7 Where To Use it 7 Main Features 9 2 Getting started 10 Printer Installation 12 Network Installation 13 3 Setup for NetWare 14 Print Server Mode (Automatic) 17 Print Server Mode (Parameter Controlled) 19 Print Server Mode (File Server Controlled) 20 Remote Printer Mode 24 Verify the Communication 28 4 Setup for Windows 29 Windows Windows for Workgroups 31 Windows Windows NT 35 Windows NT - LPD printing 37 5 Setup for OS/2 38 Activate the NetBEUI Protocol 39 Install the Axis Print Utility for OS/2 39 Install the NPS Create a Print Queue 41 Sharing Print Queues 42 Verify the Communication 43 6 Setup for Unix systems 44 Prepare your system 45 4 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

5 Table of contents Set up your NPS Set up and attach a print queue 50 Print methods 52 7 Setup for Macintosh 53 Choose a Printer 54 Verify the Communication 55 8 Advanced Options 56 Logical Printers 57 Character Set Conversion 59 Strings Before and After Print Jobs 60 String Substitutions 61 PostScript Functions 62 Action at Printer Busy 64 Hex Dump Mode 64 Telnet Login 65 Accounting 66 Status Logging 67 Locally Administrated Address 68 SNMP 69 A The parameter list 70 NetWare, Windows, OS/2 70 Unix (TCP/IP) 71 Apple EtherTalk 71 Factory Default Settings 72 The Config File 73 B Internal printouts 79 C Technical specifications 80 D How to contact Axis 82 Axis on-line service 82 The Axis offices 83 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 5

6 Section 1: Introduction Section 1 Introduction The Axis NPS 550 is a stand-alone network print server for the Ethernet environment. Using the NPS 550 makes it possible to connect your printers anywhere in an Ethernet network, allowing all network users access to shared printer resources. The NPS 550 connects your printer directly to your Ethernet network, no matter if you are using a PC, PS/2, Macintosh or Unix system. The multiple protocol support makes it possible to print under NetWare, Microsoft and IBM networks, Apple EtherTalk and TCP/IP simultaneously. In addition, the NPS 550 provides you with two high-speed parallel ports and one serial port, allowing any combination of up to three standard printers or plotters. It combines a high degree of user-friendliness in both installation procedures and print management with an equally high degree of flexibility thanks to its powerful built-in functions 6 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

7 Section 1: Introduction How It Works Ethernet network print data is transmitted as packets using a high-speed protocol very different from the standards used by serial or parallel printers. Each packet contains information about the sender, the receiver, how to unpack the packet, and the data itself. The NPS 550 acts as a node in the Ethernet network, with its own unique address. It receives the packets addressed to it, unpacks them, and converts the print data to a format suitable for standard printers. It is physically attached to the network by either thin-wire (10base2) or twisted-pair (10baseT) Ethernet cabling. The print data can be directed to two high-speed parallel ports and one serial port, making it possible to print on three different printers at the same time. Where To Use it The NPS 550 can communicate with PC, PS/2, Unix and Macintosh systems. It supports four different network protocols: NetWare, Microsoft and IBM networks, TCP/IP, and Apple EtherTalk. Since the NPS 550 can handle these protocols simultaneously, it s the ideal printer server solution for a mixed environment. Parallel NPS 550 Parallel Serial Novell UNIX PC Macintosh IBM Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 7

8 Section 1: Introduction NetWare The NPS 550 has two different modes in the NetWare environment Print Server Mode and Remote Printer Mode. In Print Server Mode, the NPS 550 emulates a NetWare Print Server. At power-on it will log in to each file server in the network to find out which print queues are to be serviced. Up to 16 file servers and up to 96 print queues are supported. In Remote Printer Mode, the NPS 550 appears as a NetWare Remote Printer. At power-on it will log in and attach to up to eight specified NetWare print servers. Windows The NPS 550 is set up using the supplied Axis Print Utility for Windows. You may print through a server (client-server), or directly (peer-to-peer). The supported platforms are Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95 and Windows NT. OS/2 The NPS 550 is integrated to the OS/2 Spooler using the supplied Axis Print Utility for OS/2. The printers attached to the NPS 550 will appear as connected directly to the file server, and may be used by any PC running LAN Server or LAN Manager on your network. Unix systems The NPS 550 can operate as an integrated part of your system. The printers connected to the NPS 550 will appear as if they were connected directly to the host printer spooler. You have several protocols and print methods to choose from. The method you should select depends on your requirements, and what system you are running. Five print methods are supported in TCP/IP: LPD, FTP, PROS A (named pipe) PROS B (filter) and Reverse Telnet. Any host supporting the TCP/IP suite of protocols is supported by the NPS 550. Macintosh The NPS 550 will appear as three LaserWriter printers connected to your AppleTalk network. Once selected from the Chooser in the Apple menu, they can be used as any other LaserWriter. 8 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

9 Section 1: Introduction Main Features Reliability The Axis NPS 550 hardware provides high performance and reliability combined with low power consumption. It is based on the Axis ETRAX chip with an integrated 32 bit RISC CPU and Ethernet controller. Flexibility It supports NetWare, Microsoft and IBM networks, TCP/IP and Apple EtherTalk simultaneously. Five different print methods are supported for Unix systems. You may connect and print on up to three printers simultaneously. Speed The sustained throughput exceeds 250 kbytes per second. High-speed Centronics communication such as Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode is supported. Easy to Install Use PCONSOLE for NetWare Installation, Axis Print Utility for Windows and OS/2, the supplied axinstall script for Unix systems, and the Chooser for Macintosh. Logical Printers This unique Axis concept allows you to perform auto ASCII to PostScript conversions, use different character sets, or select multiple bins and form sizes on the same printer. Accounting The accounting function lets you keep track of the last ten print jobs. Security You may set up passwords for all users, restricting both log in and printer access. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 9

10 Section 2: Getting started Section 2 Getting started Unpack and inspect all parts for damage. Contact your dealer if anything is missing. All packing materials are recyclable. The standard delivery NPS 550 Print Server; part no NPS 550 User's Manual; part no NPS 550 Quick Installation Guide; part no Warranty registration form; part no Parallel Printer Cable, part no " disk with NPS Installation Utilities for NetWare, Windows and OS/2; part no Power Supply Europe; part no or Power Supply UK; part no or Power Supply Australia; part no or Power Supply USA; part no Optional accessories Self-adhesive Velcro ribbons; part no and BNC T-adapter; part no Serial Printer Cable; part no Parallel Printer Cable; part no NPS Print Server Technical Reference and Adobe Acrobat Reader; see Appendix D. 10 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

11 Section 2: Getting started BACK FRONT External Power Supply Connector 10base2 Connector Test Button 10baseT Connector POWER Indicator PACKET Indicator PRINTER Indicator STATUS Indicator LPT2 Printer Connector Parallel LPT1 Printer Connector Parallel COM1 Printer connector Serial The NPS 550 back and front panels Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 11

12 Section 2: Getting started Printer Installation Before you begin: Make sure that the external power supply is marked with the correct mains voltage. Connect a parallel printer to NPS 550 and make a test printout: 1. Switch off the printer. 2. Connect the printer to the LPT1 port using the supplied printer cable. 3. Connect the external power supply. The indicators will flash during power-on and self-test. When the STATUS indicator stops flashing and remains unlit, the NPS 550 is ready for use. 4. Switch on the printer. 5. Press and hold the test button until the STATUS indicator starts to flash, then release the button to print a test page. The test page shows the software revision and the basic setup of your NPS 550. Note: The NPS 550 supports high-speed Centronics communication such as Hewlett-Packard Fast Mode. This function is disabled by default, since some printers support standard Centronics only. To activate high-speed Centronics, change the Output Menu parameters L1_CENTR and/or L2_CENTR to HISPEED as outlined in Appendix A. 12 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

13 Section 2: Getting started Network Installation Before you begin: Make sure that your network is ready to accept a new node. Any network configuration should always involve the network manager. 1. Record the serial number of your NPS 550. You will need this number for the setup. 2. Connect your NPS 550 to the network using a twisted-pair (10baseT) or a thin-wire (10base2) Ethernet cable. Note: Each NPS print server is preconfigured with a unique Node Address (identical to the serial number). You can change this to a Locally Administrated Address, see page 68. The installation is now completed. Proceed with the setup sections for NetWare, Windows, OS/2, Unix and/or Macintosh. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 13

14 Section 3: Setup for NetWare Section 3 Setup for NetWare The NPS 550 can run in either Print Server Mode, Remote Printer Mode or both simultaneously. The basic configuration is done using the PCONSOLE software supplied from Novell, and if you choose a setup other than the automatic print server mode, also with AXCFG supplied with the NPS 550. The overview on the following pages explains the advantages and limitations of each mode. Select the mode that best fits your needs, then carry out the configuration as described later in this section. Before you begin: Make sure that the NPS 550 is powered on and attached to the network. You will need root privileges on the system. Have the serial number found on the back of the NPS 550 available. Any network configuration should always involve the network manager. If you use NetWare 4.0 or later, you must set up your file server for bindery emulation by specifying the Bindery Context parameter. See your Novell documentation for details. Before configuring your NetWare system, you may want to configure the NPS 550 (e.g. logical printer definitions). This is done using the AXCFG software on the disk supplied with the NPS 550. On the disk you will find a text file called read.me, containing installation instructions for AXCFG in the Novell environment. 14 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

15 Section 3: Setup for NetWare Print Server Mode An NPS 550 in print server mode emulates a Novell print server (a workstation running PSERVER). This is the recommended mode for medium-sized to large networks. There are three different ways to set up the print server mode, depending on how you want the NPS 550 to log in to the servers at power-up, and how you want to manage printer and queue configurations: Automatic Log-In The NPS 550 will automatically detect and log in to all NetWare servers on the network at power-on. See page 17 for setup procedures. Advantages High performance (typically 200 kbytes/s). Easy to set up no NPS 550 configuration required for automatic mode. Limitations Requires a NetWare user licence for each NPS 550. The NPS 550 power-up takes a long time on large networks Parameter Controlled Log-In The NPS 550 will log in to only those NetWare servers specified by the NPS 550 configuration. See page 19 for setup procedures. Advantages High performance (typically 200 kbytes/s). Avoids the prolonged NPS power-up time caused by the automatic file server login. You can link a queue to a logical printer without having to use the!n queue name extension. An unavailable file server will not affect the access of the remaining specified servers. Limitations Requires a NetWare user licence for each NPS 550. Requires configuration of the NPS 550. Difficult to manage print queues on larger networks. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 15

16 Section 3: Setup for NetWare File Server Controlled Log-In The NPS 550 will first log in to the Configuration File Server, and then to any additional NetWare servers found in the file server configuration. See page 20 for setup procedures. Advantages High performance (typically 200 kbytes/s). Avoids the prolonged NPS power-up time caused by the automatic file server login. Simplifies the queue and printer set-up and maintenance, especially on larger networks. You can link a queue to a logical printer without having to use the!n queue name extension. Limitations Requires a NetWare user licence for each NPS 550. Requires configuration of the NPS 550. If the configuration file server is unavailable, then none of the queues will be serviced. Remote Printer Mode An NPS 550 in remote printer mode emulates a workstation running RPRINTER or NPRINTER (the Novell remote printer software). It is attached to a NetWare print server, that is either located on the file server (PSERVER.NLM), or a dedicated workstation running PSERVER.EXE. This mode is only recommended for small networks where the number of NetWare user licences is a major issue. The setup procedure involves adding a printer, linking the printer to one or more print queues, and finally specifying which NetWare print servers the NPS 550 shall attach to. The first two steps are carried out in PCONSOLE, and the last step is done in AXCFG (supplied with the NPS 550). See page 24 for setup procedures. Advantages Allows up to 8 printers per NetWare user licence. Limitations Lower performance kbytes/s for NLM, and 70 kbytes/s for EXE. Requires configuration of the NPS 550. Higher network load. 16 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

17 Section 3: Setup for NetWare Print Server Mode (Automatic) The setup procedure involves adding a print server and linking it to one or more print queues. Both steps are carried out in PCONSOLE. Add a Print Server Follow these steps to add a print server to your NetWare environment: 1. Log in to a file server from a client workstation. 2. Start PCONSOLE. 3. NetWare 4.xx only: Press <F4> to switch to Bindery Mode. 4. Select Print Server Information (3.xx) or Print Servers (4.xx). 5. Press <Insert> to add a new Print Server. 6. Enter the Print Server Name: AXIS<nnnnnn> (see notes below) <nnnnnn> are the last six digits of the NPS 550 serial number. 7. Press Escape to return to the Main Menu. Repeat this procedure for each file server using the NPS 550. Notes: 1. If the serial number of your NPS 550 is 00408C100086, then the default name is AXIS The serial number is found on the label at the back of the NPS You may change the default name using AXCFG, the Axis Configuration Software. This must be done before running PCONSOLE. 3. The print server name is case insensitive in print server mode. Both AXIS and Axis are valid default print server names. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 17

18 Section 3: Setup for NetWare Link a Print Queue to the Print Server The next step is to link a print queue to the print server: 1. Start PCONSOLE according to steps 1-3 on the previous page. 2. Select Print Queue Information (3.xx) or Print Queues (4.xx). If you plan to use an existing queue, then skip to step Press <Insert> to add a new queue. 4. Type a queue name, and press <Enter>. (see note below) 5. Select the queue that you want the NPS 550 to service. The Print Queue Information menu appears. 6. Select Queue Servers (3.xx) or Print Servers (4.xx). 7. Press <Insert> to display the Queue Server Candidates list. 8. Select AXIS<nnnnnn>. 9. Press <Escape> repeatedly to return to the main menu. Repeat this procedure for every queue you want the NPS 550 to service. The NPS 550 supports up to 96 print queues, defined on up to 16 file servers. Note: Example: Assuming that you have the default Logical Printer settings, output from the print queue will be directed to the LPT1 output of the NPS 550. If you want to print to LPT2, the queue name must end with!2. When printing to NPS 550 serial port, the queue name must end with!3. The Print Queue is called DESKTOP!2. Printouts will be directed to LPT2 (with the default logical printer settings). Note that the number after the exclamation mark refers to the logical printer number rather than the port number. You can bypass any queue name restrictions by using one of the alternative print server modes described on the following pages. 18 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

19 Section 3: Setup for NetWare Print Server Mode (Parameter Controlled) This is similar to the automatic print server mode, but the NPS 550 will not automatically log in to all file servers and scan for queues to service. Instead, the file servers and print queues are specified by a set of parameters in the NPS 550 configuration. This is the recommended method for medium-sized networks. NetWare Configuration The NetWare configuration is identical to the one described for automatic print server mode. Follow the instructions in Add a Print Server (page 17) and Link a Print Queue to the Print Server (page 18) to add a print server and assign queues to it. NPS 550 Configuration The configuration involves specifying which NetWare file servers and print queues the NPS 550 shall attach to. This is done using AXCFG, the Axis NPS configuration software on the disk supplied with the NPS 550. Follow the instructions in the read.me file on the disk to install the software, then proceed as follows: 1. Start AXCFG, and select NetWare. 2. Select No at the Look for old print servers prompt unless you are configuring an NPS 550 with software revision prior to Choose Select All Networks, then select your NPS Type root and pass at the login prompt. 5. Select NETWARE MENU. 6. Select LOGIN1. 7. Type the name of the NetWare file server, the print queue, and the logical printer number. Use the file server and print queue name from the NetWare configuration above, and one of the logical printer numbers 1 8. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 19

20 Section 3: Setup for NetWare 8. To specify more print queues, select LOGIN2 through LOGIN16 in consecutive order. Repeat step 7 for each print queue. 9. Select Save, then select Cancel until AXCFG closes down. Print Server Mode (File Server Controlled) This method uses a NetWare file server (the Configuration File Server) to hold the print queue information. The NPS 550 will not automatically log in to all file servers and scan for queues to service. Instead, the file servers and print queues are specified on the configuration file server. This is the recommended method for large networks, since it simplifies the maintenance of a large number of print queues. NetWare Configuration The NetWare configuration is different from the automatic and parameter controlled modes. Instead of setting up queues on several file servers, all queues are set up and maintained on the configuration file server. The configuration procedure depends on which NetWare version you are using. 20 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

21 Section 3: Setup for NetWare NetWare 3.xx: 1. Log in as supervisor to the NetWare server, and start PCONSOLE. 2. Select Change Current File Server, then select the file server at which you want to keep the queue and printer configurations. Make a note of the configuration file server name, you will need it during the NPS 550 configuration. 3. Select Print Server Information, then add the new print server AXIS<nnnnnn>. See Add a Print Server (page 17) for details. 4. Select AXIS<nnnnnn>. 5. Select Print Server Configuration, and then File Servers to be Serviced. 6. Press <Insert> to see the list of Available File Servers. Add all file servers you want the NPS 550 to log in to, then press <Esc> to get back to the Print Server Information Menu. 7. Select Printer Configuration. A list of 16 printers marked Not Installed appears. The printers numbered 1 8 correspond directly to the NPS 550 logical printers PR1 PR8. The remaining eight printers are not used by the NPS Select the second printer (number 1). The printer is by default named Printer 1. The printer names are not used by the NPS Select Queues Serviced By Printer, then select Printer Press <Insert> to see the list of Available Queues, then select the queues you want the printer to service. Repeat steps 9 10 if you have installed more than one printer. 11.Exit PCONSOLE. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 21

22 Section 3: Setup for NetWare NetWare 4.xx: 1. Log in as supervisor to the NetWare server, and start PCONSOLE. 2. Press <F4> to switch to Bindery Mode. 3. Select Change Current NetWare Server, then select the file server at which you want to keep the queue and printer configurations. Make a note of the configuration file server name, you will need it during the NPS 550 configuration. 4. Select Print Servers, then add the new print server AXIS<nnnnnn>. See Add a Print Server (page 17) for details. 5. Select AXIS<nnnnnn>. 6. Select Serviced NetWare Servers. 7. Press <Insert> to see the list of Available NetWare Servers. Add all file servers you want the NPS 550 to log in to, then press <Esc> to get back to the Print Server Information menu. 8. Select Printers. An empty list of Defined Printers appears. Printers are numbered from 0 to 255 in the order that they are defined. The printers numbered 1 8 correspond directly to the NPS 550 logical printers PR1 PR8. No other printer numbers are used by the NPS Press <Insert> to define printer number 0. Name it DUMMY, UNUSED or similar to indicate that this printer is not used. 10.Press <Insert> to define printer number 1. Name it PRINTER_1 or whichever name you prefer. The printer names are not used by the NPS Select printer number 1. The printer is by default named Printer Select Print Queues Assigned and press <Insert> to see the list of Available Print Queues. 13.Select the queues you want printer number 1 to service. Repeat steps for each additional printer number you want to define. 14.Exit PCONSOLE. 22 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

23 Section 3: Setup for NetWare NPS 550 Configuration The configuration involves specifying the configuration file server. This is done using AXCFG, the Axis NPS installation software on the disk supplied with the NPS 550. Follow the instructions in the read.me file on the disk to install the software, then proceed as follows: 1. Start AXCFG, and select NetWare. 2. Select No at the Look for old print servers prompt unless you are configuring an NPS 550 with software revision prior to Choose Select All Networks, then select your NPS Type root and pass at the login prompt. 5. Select NETWARE MENU. 6. Select CONFSERV. 7. Type the name of the NetWare file server dedicated as the configuration file server, then select OK. Example: Use KILROY as configuration file server 8. Select Save, then select Cancel until AXCFG closes down. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 23

24 Section 3: Setup for NetWare Remote Printer Mode The configuration for remote printer mode comprises the following steps: 1. Add a Print Server 2. Create a Print Queue 3. Link a Remote Printer to the Print Queue 4. Configure the NPS 550 Add a Print Server The NetWare print server software is either installed on a file server (PSERVER.NLM), or a dedicated workstation (PSERVER.EXE). If you don t already have a Novell print server installed, please refer to the Novell documentation for installation procedures. Create a Print Queue Print queues are created in the same way as for print server mode. If you do not need any new queues, skip to Link a Remote Printer... below. 1. Log in to a file server from a client workstation. 2. Start PCONSOLE. 3. Select Print Queue Information (3.xx) or Print Queues (4.xx). 4. Press <Insert> to add a new queue. 5. Type a queue name, and press <Enter>. Select a print queue volume (4.xx only). Repeat steps 4 5 for each queue you want to create. 6. Press <Esc> to return to the Main Menu. Link a Remote Printer to the Print Queue The procedures are slightly different depending on which NetWare version you are using. In either case, begin with starting PCONSOLE according to steps 1 3 in Create a Print Queue above if you have not already done so. 24 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

25 Section 3: Setup for NetWare NetWare 3.xx: 1. Select Print Server Information from the PCONSOLE Main Menu. 2. Select the NetWare Print Server to which you want to link your NPS Select Print Server Configuration, and then Printer Configuration. 4. Select the first free slot in the Configured Printers list. 5. Make a note of the NetWare print server name and the Printer number; you will need it later during the configuration. 6. Change Name to AXIS<nnnnnn>!n (see notes below) <nnnnnn> are the last six digits of the NPS 550 serial number. 7. Change Type to Remote Other/Unknown. 8. Press <Esc>, and select Yes at the Save Changes prompt. 9. Select Queues Serviced by Printer in the Print Server Configuration Menu. 10.Select AXIS<nnnnnn>!n in the Defined Printers list. 11.Press <Insert>, then select the queue you want to use from the Available Queues list. Repeat this step if you want more than one queue. 12.Press <Esc> to get back to the Main Menu, then exit PCONSOLE. Repeat this procedure for each file server and print server using the NPS 550. Notes: 1. If the serial number of your NPS 550 is 00408C100086, then the default name is AXIS The serial number is found on the label at the back of the NPS You may change the default name using AXCFG, the Axis Configuration Software. This must be done before running PCONSOLE. 3. You may define up to eight remote printers, each attached to its own NPS 550 logical printer. Each remote printer must have a unique name distinguished by the!n extension. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 25

26 Section 3: Setup for NetWare NetWare 4.xx: 1. Select Print Servers from the PCONSOLE Main Menu. 2. Select the NetWare Print Server to which you want to link your NPS Select Printers. 4. Press <Insert> to add a remote printer to the Defined Printers list. 5. Type AXIS<nnnnnn>!n at the Printer: prompt. (see notes below) <nnnnnn> are the last six digits of the NPS 550 serial number, and n is the logical printer number Select AXIS<nnnnnn>!n. Important: Always use printer numbers 1 and higher; the NPS 550 will not detect any remote printers with printer number Make a note of the NetWare print server name and the Printer number; you will need it later during the configuration. 8. Select Printer type:, and change to Other/Unknown. 9. Select Print Queues Assigned, then press <Insert> 10.Press <Insert>, then select the queue you want to use from the Available Print Queues list. Repeat this step if you want more than one queue. 11.Press <F10> to save the changes, then press <Esc>. 12.Press <Esc> to get back to the Main Menu, then exit PCONSOLE. Repeat this procedure for each file server and print server using the NPS 550. Notes: 1. If the serial number of your NPS 550 is 00408C100086, then the default name is AXIS The serial number is found on the label at the back of the NPS You may change the default name using AXCFG, the Axis Configuration Software. This must be done before running PCONSOLE. 3. You may define up to eight remote printers, each attached to its own NPS 550 logical printer. Each remote printer must have a unique name distinguished by the!n extension. 26 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

27 Section 3: Setup for NetWare Configure the NPS 550 The configuration involves specifying which NetWare print servers and printer numbers the NPS 550 shall attach to. This is done using AXCFG, the Axis NPS installation software on the disk supplied with the NPS 550. Follow the instructions in the read.me file on the disk to install the software, then proceed as follows: 1. Start AXCFG, and select NetWare. 2. Select No at the Look for old print servers prompt. 3. Choose Select All Networks, then select your NPS Type root and pass at the login prompt. 5. Select NETWARE MENU. 6. Select RPRINT1. 7. Type the name of the NetWare print server and the printer number (4.xx: Use printer numbers 1 and higher). Use the name and number from the NetWare configuration earlier. Example: Use printer 0 at BILBO_NLM as remote printer 8. To specify more print servers, select RPRINT2 through RPRINT8 in consecutive order. Repeat step 7 for each print server. 9. Select Save, then select Cancel until AXCFG closes down. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 27

28 Section 3: Setup for NetWare Verify the Communication To verify communication by making a test printout, just send a job to one of the print queues that NPS 550 will service. Use CAPTURE, NPRINT, or PCONSOLE. Example: Use CAPTURE from the DOS command line when you are logged into the network, to print out the autoexec.bat file from the root of drive C: CAPTURE /L=1 /Q=DESKTOP /NOTIFY /TI=30 /NT /FF /NB COPY C:\AUTOEXEC.BAT LPT1: The CAPTURE switches have the following meanings: /L=1 captures the printouts sent to the PC LPT1 port, /Q=DESKTOP specifies the print queue, /NOTIFY enables user messages, /TI=30 sets the time-out to 30 seconds, /NT specifies no tab expansion, /FF ends the printout with a Form Feed, and /NB disables the banner page. 28 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

29 Section 4: Setup for Windows Section 4 Setup for Windows This section describes how to set up your NPS 550 for the Microsoft Windows environment. The following Windows platforms are supported: Windows 3.1 (requires add-on network support) Windows for Workgroups Windows 95 Windows NT The setup is done using Axis Print Utility for Windows. Install the utility if you haven t already done so (see the instructions on the NPS 550 Setup disk label). Axis Print Utility for Windows Axis Print Utility is a dual purpose application for network printing in the Microsoft Windows environment. It s two purposes are: 1. Install and maintain NPS 550 printer ports as Windows printer ports. Axis Print Utility automatically detects all NPS 550s on your network. Any number of printers may be installed at any workstation. 2. Capture and monitor print jobs directed to NPS 550 ports. Print jobs are directed through a spool directory, either at your local hard disk (peer-to-peer mode) or at the file server (Client-Server mode). NPS 550 printer ports can be monitored, and you get a popup notification message when your print job is finished. For more information about Axis Print Utility, see the on-line help. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 29

30 Section 4: Setup for Windows Requirements: 1. Microsoft Network must be running when installing and using Axis Print Utility. 2. Axis Print Utility must be running whenever you want to print to your network printer. Peer-to-peer vs. Client-Server printing Axis Print Utility supports both peer-to-peer and client-server printing. Peer-to-peer is the recommended print method for smaller networks. For more information on peer-to-peer and client-server printing, see the Axis Print Utility on-line help. Windows 3.1 Windows 3.1 requires that network support such as LAN Server or LAN Manager Workstation software is installed in order to print to a network device. If this is the case, proceed as described under Windows for Workgroups below. 30 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

31 Section 4: Setup for Windows Windows for Workgroups Setup for peer-topeer printing Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows for Workgroups workstation: 1. Double-click the Axis Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the NPS 550 port you want to install. The ports appear as <name>.lp1, <name>.lp2 and <name>.cm2, where <name> is the NPS 550 print server name (AXIS... is abbreviated to AX...). Example: AX LP1 AX LP2 AX CM1 4. Accept or change the suggested Windows port name, and type any comments in the Description field. Make a note of the Windows port name (you will need it later), then click OK to install the Windows port. 5. In the Port menu, click Connect to bring up the Windows Printers dialog. 6. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers (or click Add>> to install a new driver), then click Connect Select the Windows port from step 4 (at the bottom of the Ports list), then click OK. 8. Click OK to close the Connect dialog, and Close to close Printers. The setup is now completed and you can immediately print through your NPS 550. Important: Axis Print Utility must be running when you print through your NPS 550. We strongly recommend that you copy the Axis Print Utility icon into your Startup folder. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 31

32 Section 4: Setup for Windows Client-Server printing: Server setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing. The server must be available at all times, and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs. 2. Make sure that the printer sharing option is enabled. (Open Network Setup, click Sharing..., check the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s). box). 3. Install Axis Print Utility on the server. 4. Set up your NPS 550 as described on page Open Print Manager and select your printer. 6. In the Printer menu, select Share Printer As Type a printer name in the Share as field (this is the printer name seen by the clients, see Client setup below). Check the Re-share at Startup box, then click OK. The server setup is now completed. Set up the clients as described below. Important: Both Axis Print Utility and Print Manager must be running when you print through your NPS 550. We strongly recommend that you copy the Axis Print Utility icon into your Startup folder. Client-Server printing: Client setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for client-server printing at a Windows for Workgroups client: 1. In the Control Panel, select Printers. 2. Select a printer driver from the list of Installed Printers (or click Add>> to install a new driver), then click Connect Select Network In the Device Name list, select a local port (LPT1 - LPT3) to redirect to your network printer. 5. In the Show Shared Printers on list, select the server from Server setup above. 6. In the Shared Printers list, select the printer you want to use. 7. Click OK, OK and Close, then exit Control Panel. The client setup is now completed and you can immediately print through your NPS Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

33 Section 4: Setup for Windows Windows 95 Setup for peer-topeer printing Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows 95 workstation: 1. Double-click the Axis Print Utility icon. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the NPS 550 port you want to install. The ports appear as <name>.lp1, <name>.lp2 and <name>.cm2, where <name> is the NPS 550 print server name (AXIS... is abbreviated to AX...). Example: AX LP1 AX LP2 AX CM1 4. Accept or change the suggested Windows port name, and type any comments in the Description field. Make a note of the Windows port name (you will need it later), then click OK to install the Windows port. 5. In the Port menu, click Connect to bring up the Printers folder. 6. Double-click the Add Printer icon. The Add Printer Wizard will guide you through the installation. Click Next to proceed. 7. Choose Local Printer, then click Next. 8. Choose Manufacturer and Printer, then click Next. 9. Select the Windows port from step 4, then click Next. 10.Accept or change the suggested Printer name, then click Next. 11.Click Finish to complete the installation. The setup is now completed and you can immediately print through your NPS 550. Important: Axis Print Utility must be running when you print through your NPS 550. We strongly recommend that you copy the Axis Print Utility icon into your Startup folder. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 33

34 Section 4: Setup for Windows Client-Server printing: Server setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for client-server printing at a Windows 95 server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing. The server must be available at all times, and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs. 2. Install Axis Print Utility on the server. 3. Set up your NPS 550 as described on page In the Printers folder, click the right mouse button over your new printer, then select Sharing Click the Shared As: radio button, type a name in the Share Name: field, then click OK. The server setup is now completed. Set up the clients as described below. Important: Both Axis Print Utility and Print Manager must be running when you print through your NPS 550. We strongly recommend that you copy the Axis Print Utility icon into your StartUp folder. Client-Server printing: Client setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for client-server printing at a Windows 95 client: 1. Open the Network Neighborhood folder and select the server where your printer is set up (see Server setup above). 2. Select the printer, and follow the Add Printer Wizard to set up the printer on your client. The client setup is now completed and you can immediately print through your NPS Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

35 Section 4: Setup for Windows Windows NT Setup for peer-topeer printing Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for peer-to-peer printing at a Windows NT workstation: 1. Double-click the Axis Print Utility. 2. In the Port menu, click Add. 3. In the NPS Port list, select the NPS 550 port you want to install. The ports appear as <name>.lp1, <name>.lp2 and <name>.cm2, where <name> is the NPS 550 print server name (AXIS... is abbreviated to AX...). Example: AX LP1 AX LP2 AX CM1 4. Accept or change the suggested Windows port name, and type any comments in the Description field. Make a note of the Windows port name (you will need it later), then click OK to install the Windows port. 5. In the Port menu, click Connect to bring up Print Manager. 6. In the Printer menu, click Create Printer. 7. Type a name in the Printer Name field, select a suitable printer driver from the Driver list, and select Other... in the Print to list. 8. In the Print Destinations dialog, select Local Port, then click OK. 9. In the Port Name field, type: C:\~\<port> where C:\~ is your spool directory, and <port> is the Windows port name from step 4. Click OK. 10.Close the Print Manager. The setup is now completed and you can immediately print through your NPS 550. Important: Axis Print Utility must be running when you print through your NPS 550. We strongly recommend that you copy the Axis Print Utility icon into your Startup folder. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 35

36 Section 4: Setup for Windows Client-Server printing: Server setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for client-server printing at a Windows NT server: 1. Choose a workstation that you want to use as server for network printing. The server must be available at all times, and must have sufficient hard disk space for spooling print jobs. 2. Install Axis Print Utility on the server. 3. Set up your NPS 550 following steps 1-9 on page 35 (do not close Print Manager). 4. In the Printer menu, select Properties Check the Share this printer on the network box, then click OK. The server setup is now completed. Set up the clients as described below. Important: Both Axis Print Utility and Print Manager must be running when you print through your NPS 550. We strongly recommend that you copy the Axis Print Utility icon into your Startup folder. Client-Server printing: Client setup Follow these steps to install your NPS 550 for client-server printing at a Windows NT client: 1. Open Print Manager. 2. In the Printer menu, select Connect to printer In the Shared Printers list, select the printer you want to use. Click OK. The client setup is now completed and you can immediately print through your NPS Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

37 Section 4: Setup for Windows Windows NT - LPD printing This section describes how to set up a Windows NT Server (ver. 3.5 or later) for LPD printing over the TCP/IP protocol. Install the TCP/IP Protocol Stack In the Control Panel, click the Network icon. If the TCP/IP Protocol entry appears, then TCP/IP is already installed. Close the Network folder and skip to Installing a Printer below. Follow these steps to install the TCP/IP protocol stack: 1. In the Network folder, select Add Software. 2. Select TCP/IP Protocol and Related Components, then click OK. 3. Make sure that the following boxes are checked: Connectivity Utilities TCP/IP Printing Support FTP Server Services 4. Click OK to complete the installation. Installing a Printer 1. In the Control Panel, click the Print Manager. 2. In the Printer menu, select Create Printer. 3. In the Printer Name field, type a name for your printer. 4. Choose a printer driver suitable for your printer. 5. In the Print to field, select Other In the Print Destinations dialog, choose LPR Port, then click OK. The Add LPR Compatible Printer dialog now appears. 7. In the Name or Address field, type the IP address or the alias name of your NPS 550. Note: If you use an alias name, this must be defined in the hosts file on your server prior to the installation. This file is normally located in /winnt35/system32/drivers/etc/hosts. 8. In the Name of Printer on the Machine field, type the logical printer number you want to use (e.g. pr1), then click OK. 9. Click OK to complete the installation. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 37

38 Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Section 5 Setup for OS/2 The basic configuration in the OS/2 environment is done using the Axis Print Utility for OS/2 included on the disk supplied with the NPS 550. It comprises four steps: 1. Activate the NetBEUI protocol (if not already activated). 2. Install the Axis Print Utility for OS/2. 3. Install the NPS 550 using the Axis Print Utility. 4. Create print queues to be serviced by the NPS 550. Before configuring your LAN Server/LAN Manager system, you may want to configure the NPS 550 (e.g. logical printer definitions). This is done using the AXCFG software on the disk supplied with the NPS 550. On the disk you will find a text file called read.me, containing installation instructions for AXCFG in the IBM OS/2 environment. Before you begin: Make sure that the NPS 550 is powered on and attached to the network. Have the serial number found on the back of the NPS 550 available. Any network configuration should always involve the network manager. 38 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

39 Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Activate the NetBEUI Protocol Activating the NetBEUI protocol is done using the LAN Server/LAN Manager Setup: LAN Server Use MPTS/LAPS to activate NetBEUI (see the MPTS/LAPS documentation for details). LAN Manager Use SETUP to activate NetBEUI (see the LAN Manager SETUP documentation for details). Install the Axis Print Utility for OS/2 The Axis Print Utility for OS/2 is included on the disk supplied with the NPS 550. Start the installation according to the description in the read.me file on the same disk. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. The Axis Print Utility will start automatically when the installation process is completed. When the Axis Print Utility is running, an action bar and a list of available Axis print server ports (initially empty) will be displayed. The action bar contains the following commands: Status, Install, Remove, Logfile, and Help. The Install command is used for installing new Axis print servers. The Help command gives detailed descriptions of the actions that can be performed by Axis Print Utility. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 39

40 Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Install the NPS 550 Once the Axis Print Utility is installed and running, you can install the NPS 550 by clicking the Install entry on the action bar. The Install command initiates a search for Axis print servers on the network. Your new NPS 550 will appear in the list (together with any other Axis print servers) as three printer ports: AX LP1 AX LP2 AX CM1 The digits following AX are the six last digits of the NPS 550 serial number ( in this example). LP1, LP2 and CM1 are the NPS 550 printer ports (LPT1, LPT2 and COM1 respectively). The Axis print server ports appearing in the list can now be assigned as print queue destinations as described below. Note: If the serial number of your NPS 550 is 00408C100086, then the default port names are AX LP1, AX LP2 and AX CM1. The serial number is found on the label at the back of the NPS 550. You may change the default names by editing parameters LPRINT_1, LPRINT_2, etc. in the config file as described in Appendix A. If you want to change the default port names, you must do that before installing the NPS 550 using Axis Print Utility. 40 Axis NPS 550 User s Manual

41 Section 5: Setup for OS/2 Create a Print Queue Each Axis print server port will be seen as a print queue destination by the OS/2 Print Manager. Print queue destinations are referred to as devices in OS/2 version 1.x and ports in version 2.x. They appear as pipe names, e.g. \PIPE\AX LP1, etc. Assigning Axis print server ports as print queue destinations follow the standard procedures under OS/2. The procedures are identical for LAN Server and LAN Manager, but differ between OS/2 versions 1.x and 2.x as shown below. The examples below demonstrate how to create a new print queue and assign it to an NPS 550 printer port. Alternatively, you may re-direct an existing queue to an NPS 550 port. OS/2 Version 1.x The print queue assignment under OS/2 version 1.x requires two operations the definition of a printer, and the definition of one or more print queues for that printer. Follow these steps to create a print queue and assign it to an NPS 550 printer port: 1. Double-click the Print Manager icon. 2. Click the Setup menu option, then select Printers Click Add to make a new printer definition. 4. Type a printer name in the Name field. 5. Select a Device (a pipe name, e.g. \PIPE\AX LP1). 6. Select a printer driver suitable for the printer attached to the NPS Click Add, then click OK to confirm the new printer definition. 8. Click the Setup menu option, then select Queues Click Add to make a new print queue definition. 10.Type a queue name in the Name field (preferably the printer name assigned above). 11.Select the previously defined printer. 12.Click Add, then click OK to confirm the new queue definition. Axis NPS 550 User s Manual 41